The phenomenon of a day without a shadow is coming to Peru: since when and how can we experience this solar event?

He Zenithal passage of the Sun, an astronomical event of great cultural significance, will light up our country’s skies and usher in the celebration of the ancestors. Occurring twice a year in the region, this phenomenon has attracted the attention of astronomers, researchers and enthusiasts around the world. This is why, from February 28, regions in the north of Peru will be able to experience their “days without shade”.

Specialists point out that this event occurs when the sun is positioned directly overhead people, which also causes the absence of shadow on vertical objects for several minutes. So, Zenith steps of the Sun They cause objects and structures (such as buildings, columns, people, etc.) to have no lateral overlap.

From Trujillo to Tumbes, Peruvians and Tusitas in the north of the country will be able to experience this interesting event from February 28 to March 10. To do this, they must be away from their homes from noon. However, due to the intensity of the sun’s rays, experts recommended the use of sunscreens as well as wide-brimmed hats to protect the skin.

Through social networks, Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) published a list of provinces in which this solstice will occur. The reason is that the institution tries to promote the love of science and the research of various phenomena on our planet.

As we remember, on January 28, the first season of the year of transits of the Sun’s zenith, which appeared near border with Chilenear the town of Tacna.

Just when the sun passes the zenith of the site, the vertical pillars, columns and obelisks will not cast shadows on the ground, a peculiar astronomical phenomenon that the ancient Incas considered of utmost importance.

These will be the days without shade:

• Trujillo: February 28 from 12:28 p.m
• Cajamarca: March 1 from 12:26 p.m
• Chiclayo: March 2 from 12:31 p.m
• Chachapoyas: March 4 from 12:23 p.m
• Moyobamba: March 4 from 12:19 p.m

• Piura: March 6 from 12:33 p.m
• Iquitos: March 10 from 12:03 p.m
• Tumbes: March 10 from 12:31 p.m

After more than a month of extremely high temperatures, which affected the quality of life of the inhabitants of Lima and Callao, there was National Meteorological and Hydrological Service (Senamhi) announced that the heat wave was finally over.

According to the records of Jesús María meteorological station, the maximum temperature observed was 27.7 °C, while in Callao the minimum temperature was 22.2 °C, indicating a decrease in temperatures. night temperatures compared to previous daysalthough they are still above historical averages.

This phenomenon, which lasted for 35 consecutive days, was characterized by a significant increase in temperatures, both during the day and at night, which directly affected the population.

Addition, South Pacific Anticyclone played a key role in this change in trends and contributed to lower temperatures. However, Senamhi cautioned that despite this respite, it does not mean the end of the summer, which officially ends on March 19.